Canon 10x30 IS II, 12x36 IS III Users Manual

BINOCULARS

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Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.

The Canon 10x30 IS II and 12x36 IS III prism binoculars are equipped with an Image Stabilizer that uses a vari-angle prism. Before using the binoculars, read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with the proper operation.

Features

High-performance Image Stabilizer binoculars for bird watching,

spectator sports, theater events, and other everyday uses (the 10x30 IS II offers a magnification of 10x, and the 12x36 IS III offers a magnification of 12x). Image Stabilizer can be operated by either the left or right finger.

Ergonomic design for easy operation and portability.

Symbols

Warning to prevent malfunction or damage to the binoculars.

Supplementary hints for using the binoculars.

Accessories

The binoculars come with the following accessories:

Case ........................................1

Strap ........................................1

Eyepiece lens caps..................2

AA alkaline batteries ................2

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Precautions for Use (Please be sure to read before use)

Please be sure to read this section carefully beforehand in order to

use your binoculars correctly and safely. The following safety indications are designed to prevent injury to you

or others as well as damage by identifying safety information for safe, correct use of the product. Please understand what each indication means before reading the manual.

Warning

Caution

Denotes the risk of death or serious injury from improper handling if the information is not observed.

Denotes the risk of injury from improper handling if the information is not observed.

Denotes the risk of physical damage from improper handling if the information is not observed.

Warning (regarding the binoculars)

1） Never look at the sun with the

binoculars. Doing so can cause loss of vision.

2) Do not place the binoculars under direct sunlight. Otherwise, the lens may concentrate the sun's rays and cause a fire.

3) Keep the plastic bags used for packaging out of reach of small children since choking may occur if swallowed.

4) If the strap is mistakenly wrapped around the neck, suffocation may result.

Caution (regarding the binoculars)

5) Do not place the binoculars on an unstable surface. Doing so may cause the binoculars to fall and could result in a personal injury.

6) Please do not use the binoculars while walking. Doing so may cause you to collide into objects or fall down and could result in a personal injury.

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Precautions for Use (Please be sure to read before use)

Caution (regarding the binoculars (con't))

Please do not swing the binoculars around by the strap. Doing so may

cause others to be hit by the binoculars and could result in a personal injury.

8) Fingers may be pinched when adjusting the width of the binoculars. Please be aware of this when the binoculars are being used by small children.

9) When used for a prolonged period, the rubber eye cups may irritate the skin around the eyes. If you suspect that this may have occurred, please see a physician.

Caution (regarding the binoculars)

10) Binoculars are precision instruments. Do not drop them or subject

them to shock. Never attempt to disassemble them.

11) The binoculars are not waterproof. Avoid exposing the binoculars to

rain or water spray.

12) High temperatures can cause the binoculars to malfunction. Therefore,

do not store them close to a heater or in a car under direct sunlight.

13) Avoid storing the binoculars in a laboratory or a location where

chemicals are present since this may cause rust or corrosion. Also avoid storage in a chest of drawers.

14)

If the lens is dirty, first use a blower brush to remove dust, etc., from the

lens surface. Then use a soft, dry cloth and wipe the lens gently without scratching it. Do not use any organic solvent on the body or lenses.

15) Storing the binoculars in a humid location may cause fungus to form on

the lenses or cause the lenses to become cloudy. If the binoculars are not to be used for an extended period, clean the lenses and body thoroughly and store in a well-ventilated dry place.

16) If the binoculars are taken from a cold environment to a warm one,

condensation may develop on the surface and internal parts due to the sudden change in temperature. To prevent condensation, first put the binoculars into an airtight plastic bag before taking it to a warm environment. Let it gradually adjust to the warmer temperature, then take out the binoculars. Do the same when taking the binoculars from a warm environment to a cold one.

All Canon Binoculars are composed only of “Environment Friendly Lead-Free Optical Glass”. The design is derived from Canon’s corporate policy to care about our environment.

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